You can get 14 free channels in ZIP 62538 (Hillsboro, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 62538 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 4 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna
Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).
Primary Aim Direction: N (350°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing N (350°), or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.
After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.
Channel Lineup & Tower Directions for ZIP 62538
Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.
| Channel | Network | Station | Distance | Point Antenna | Band / RF Ch. | Estimated Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | NBC | WICS Springfield, IL · Full Power | 31.1 mi | N (6°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 55 | FOX | WRSP-TV Springfield, IL · Full Power | 31.1 mi | N (6°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 14 | PBS | WSEC Jacksonville, IL · Full Power | 32.8 mi | WNW (301°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 49 | MyNetworkTV | WCIX Springfield, IL · Full Power | 30.0 mi | N (1°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 17 | NBC | WAND Decatur, IL · Full Power | 55.1 mi | NE (41°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 23 | CW | WBUI Decatur, IL · Full Power | 54.8 mi | NE (41°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 30 | ABC | KDNL-TV St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 69.0 mi | SW (219°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | CBS | KMOV St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 70.8 mi | SW (217°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | NBC | KSDK St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 69.8 mi | SW (219°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | FOX | KTVI St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 72.9 mi | SW (219°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | PBS | WILL-TV Urbana, IL · Full Power | 65.4 mi | NE (44°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | CW | KPLR-TV St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 72.9 mi | SW (219°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W23EW-D Springfield, IL · Low Power | 27.1 mi | N (359°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W29ES-D Jacksonville, IL · Translator | 32.8 mi | WNW (301°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Hillsboro, IL Free TV Channels (12.7 mi from ZIP 62538 center) · Browse all Illinois cities & ZIPs.
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